Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

HKEX Establishes Task Force to Develop New Funds Platform

By Editors | 23/09/2024

The task force comprises representatives from AllianceBernstein, Amundi, ASIFMA, Blackrock, HKIFA, Invesco and other firms.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU Plans €35b Loan for Ukraine, Backed by Russian Assets

By Editors | 23/09/2024

The EU was initially planning to contribute about €18bn out of the total €45bn the G7 was planning to raise for Ukraine.

Structural Regulation

Thai SEC Issues Market Entry Guidelines for Foreign Firms

By Editors | 23/09/2024

The SEC said it will fast-track the licence approval process to better facilitate the entry of qualified foreign businesses into the Thai market.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Closes Applications for Virtual Bank Licences

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/09/2024

Five major groups are competing for just three licences. The licence winners will be announced by mid-2025.

Trading & Investment

CFTC Finalises Guidance for Listing Carbon Credit Derivatives

By Editors | 23/09/2024

The CFTC said the guidance will help to promote standardisation of VCC derivative products in a manner that “promotes transparency and liquidity”.

Clearing & Post-Trade

BIS Paper Examines Central Clearing in Government Bonds

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2024

New BIS paper says centrally clearing could help mitigate risks and improve intermediation but introduce different challenges.

Trading & Investment

US SEC Adopts Market Reforms, Including Lower Tick Sizes

By Editors | 21/09/2024

SEC Chair Gary Gensler said the reforms will help promote greater transparency, competition, fairness, and efficiency in the equity market.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Issues Revised Guidelines for Foreign Firms in Australia

By Thisanka Siripala | 20/09/2024

The revised regulatory guide explains when a foreign entity must obtain an AFS licence, and what the licence obligations entail.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia, Cambodia Launch Cross-border QR Payment Linkage

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/09/2024

The first phase will allow Cambodian users to make instant retail payments in Malaysia by scanning DuitNow QR codes.